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World’s Fastest Zoom Lens Available to Order – Sigma 18-35mm F/1.8
Sigma's latest 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Lens is now available to order. Typically most zoom lenses can only maintain a max aperture of F/2.8, while this new (35mm Equivalent Focal Length of 28.8-56mm) lens can maintain a constant wide aperture of F/1.8 throughout it's zoom range, thus dubbing it The Fastest Zoom Lens in the World.
These are some very very impressive specs for a lens. The new Sigma 18-35mm F/1.8 lens is offered in Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, and Sigma mounts. Keep in mind that many of these lenses can now be adapted to work with other cameras such as the Sony NEX (including aperture controls and auto focus). The Canon version of this lens is listed as native Canon EF (not EF-S), and although it's designed for APS-C sized sensors 
(like Tokina's 11-16mm), this lens should mount directly to a BlackMagic Design Cinema Camera with EF mount. This could be a very popular lens for BMCC users.
I'm personally very excited to get my hands on a singe lens with this type of focal range combined with a very fast constant aperture. The fastest zoom lens I currently have is 
Canon's 24-70mm F/2.8 which runs over $2K so the fact that this new Sigma 18-35mm F/1.8 is available for under $800 dollars is an amazing price. This should appeal to many who shoot with APS-C cameras such as a Canon Rebel, 7D, 60D, T5i, or even Sony NEX cameras with a smart adapter. The new Sigma 18-35mm F/1.8 is available for pre-order through the links below.
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Lens - via B&H
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Lens - via Samys
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Lens - via Adorama
Canon 24-70mm F/2.8L II – Deal
Not long ago Canon released a newer version of their popular 24-70mm F/2.8L lens, but at almost double the price of the original version and without Image Stabilization (which many hoped for). Sure, there's some major differences in the design and in image quality, but not enough for someone like me to spend that extra cash to upgrade. I'm curious if anyone out there has decided on the upgrade, and if you think it was worth it? Leave a comment. One thing I will say is if you shoot Canon, this is one lens you need to have in your bag. If not the version 2, you can still find the many of the version 1 F/2.8L on eBay for a fair price (seen here).
Canon 24-70mm F/2.8L - via eBay
Regardless about my opinion, there is a great price on the new 24-70mm F/2.8L II lens if this is what you've been looking at. Normally runs for $2800 dollars (as seen here on Amazon)
Canon 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM
Deals to Watch – Ends Today
Lowest price on Adobe Lightroom 3 Instant Savings. It currently even cheaper than the previous $150 dollar sale not long ago. Today only it's $99 dollars, but it also ends today.
Adobe Lightroom 3 One Day Sale
The Canon 24-70mm F/2.8L Lens deal that everyone's been excited about also ends today. Find it (click here).
Canon 24-70mm F/2.8L Discount
The Fuji X10 camera is currently back in stock today. With Black Friday mania todya, we'll see how long this lasts (Click Here).
Fuji X10 Digital Camera
And don't forget to continue to check Amazon's lightning deals. These run for about one hour each or if the inventory is all purchased - whichever comes first. Find all those Amazon bargains today following the link below (click here).
Black Friday Deals - Shop Now
Canon 24-70mm F/2.8L Discount
The Canon 24-70mm F/2.8L is one of the most popular lenses for event photographers. It's also one of my favorite lenses for video since it can focus fairly close. Good range of zoom, and maintains a decent F/2.8 aperture throughout for low light shooting. I heard there was a sale going on over at B&H, but doing a basic search for the Canon 24-70mm F/2.8L only comes back with only a $100 dollar discount. I was able to track down the other URL where it shows a $200 dollar instant savings discount off normal price. That's a better deal than what they are offering on the Canon Rebates webpage (here), and cheaper than a used one on eBay, but says it expires in a few days. Here's the link (click here).
Canon 24-70mm F/2.8L Discount